La Mexicana Primo

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Inspections

1. May 14, 2026 Re-inspection · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 1 core, 2 repeat
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS

     The chlorine sanitizer in the sanitizer buckets is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 0 PPM.

     Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration. Action Taken: Sanitizer buckets were remade so the chlorine concentration was at 50 PPM. Action Taken: 5/14/2026 - More bleach was added into sanitizer bucket and tested with test strip by employee.

     Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

     Consumer advisory ( * ) is missing the disclosure statement.

     Correction: Properly identifiy those food items that require a consumer advisory.

     Code 3-603.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     TOILET FACILITIES - RECEPTACLES - COVERED

     Bathroom is not provided with a covered waste receptacle.

     Correction: Provide a covered waste receptacle in female bathroom for use with sanitary napkins.

     Code 5-501.17

2. Apr 30, 2026 Routine · 2 priority, 4 priority foundation, 6 core, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS

     The chlorine sanitizer in the sanitizer buckets is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 0 PPM.

     Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration. Action Taken: Sanitizer buckets were remade so the chlorine concentration was at 50 PPM.

     Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - SEPARATION

     Bottled drinks were observed to be stored under various chemicals.

     Correction: Rearrange area so that toxic materials are stored away from food, equipment and single service items by spacing or partitioning. Action Taken: Bottled drinks were removed from under the chemicals.

     Code 7-201.11 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROPER COOLING METHODS - CRITERIA

     Improper cooling methods are observed for salsa in the walk-in cooler. Salsa observed to be cooling in a 5 gallon plastic bucket.

     Correction: Adjust methods or procedures to facilitate cooling as described in 3-501.15.

     Code 3-501.15 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

     Consumer advisory ( * ) is missing the disclosure statement.

     Correction: Properly identifiy those food items that require a consumer advisory.

     Code 3-603.11 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat Corrected on site

     HAND DRYING PROVISION

     No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at employee handwashing sink in the back kitchen, bathroom. and popsicle prep room.

     Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing. Action Taken: Paper towel was replaced for the handwashing sink located in the back kitchen, bathroom, and popsicle prep room.

     Code 6-301.12

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - WORKING CONTAINERS

     Spray bottles of chemicals in kitchen are not labeled with common name of product.

     Correction: Label working containers with the common name of the material used.

     Code 7-102.11

   • Not serious Core

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     In-use knives and spoons observed to be improperly stored in stagnant water.

     Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - LINEN AND NAPKINS - USE LIMITATION

     Towel on counter observed to be used to pat dry tortilla shells.

     Correction: Discard contaminated food and use single-use paper towel for patting the tortilla shells.

     Code 3-304.13

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD LABELS - PROVIDED

     Packaged cheese cake in the dairy cooler observed to not be labeled.

     Correction: Packaged foods shall be labeled as required by law.

     Code 3-602.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - PROHIBITIONS

     Single-use or single-service articles observed to placed on the floor in various sections of the basement.

     Correction: Store single-service or single-use articles, clean equipment and utensils and laundered linens in areas that are not subject to contamination.

     Code 4-903.12

   • Not serious Core

     TOILET FACILITIES - RECEPTACLES - COVERED

     Bathroom is not provided with a covered waste receptacle.

     Correction: Provide a covered waste receptacle in female bathroom for use with sanitary napkins.

     Code 5-501.17

   • Not serious Core

     TOILET FACILITIES - ENCLOSED

     Bathroom is not equiped with a self-closing door.

     Correction: Provide a self- closing door mechanism on bathroom door to provide a tight fitting, self closing door.

     Code 6-202.14

3. Jun 23, 2025 Routine · 3 priority, 2 priority foundation, 6 core, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED BY CUSTOMERS IN FOOD DISPLAY

     Kitchen ingredients such as lettuce, salsa, and sour cream were observed in a retail cooler available to the public and not protected from contamination.

     Correction: Provide a food shield, food guard, or other effective means to protect food from potential consumer contamination.

     Code 3-306.11

   • Serious Priority

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     1. Chicken and refried beans in the True-2 door cooler were observed to be cold held at 45°F and 46°F respectively. 2. Prepped tacos, tamales, and cheese on the counter were observed to be cold held at 80°F, 114°F, and 55°F respectively.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. The cheese, tacos, and tamales were placed back into the cooler. The staff were informed of elevated temperatures in the True 2-door cooler. They were instructed to keep the door closed and check the food's temperature every few hours.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - CONDITIONS OF USE - USED

     The chlorine sanitizer in the sanitizer bucket is not being used according to manufacturer’s use directions and had a concentration of 200 ppm

     Correction: Change procedures and provide training to employees on proper use of poisonous or toxic materials following manufacturer's directions for use. Action Taken: The chlorine sanitizer solution was adjusted to have a concentration of 100 ppm.

     Code 7-202.12 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED

     Handwashing sink was observed to be obstructed by garbage can and was not easily accessible

     Correction: Keep handwashing sink in working condition at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.

     Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     HAND DRYING PROVISION

     No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available in the employee bathroom for hand drying.

     Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.

     Code 6-301.12

   • Not serious Core

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Multiple knives were observed to be stored between the pipe and wall by the elote prep cooler.

     Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core

     WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER

     Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored on the prep cooler in the kitchen.

     Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses.

     Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

     Mangos and onions were stored on the floor in the back storage room.

     Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.

     Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     FOOD LABELS - LABEL INFORMATION

     Fruit cups, guacamole, tamales, and cheese cake in the display cooler next to the entrance is missing labeling information.

     Correction: Label information shall include: common name of food, ingredients in order of predominance, quantity, name of business or manufacturer, color additive such canthaxanthin or astaxanthin in salmon and nutritional information.

     Code 3-602.11 (B) (1)-(4), (6) and (7)

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Mildew like substance was observed on the bottom of the shelves of the retail coolers.

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core

     CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

     The walls and ceiling around the warewash area were observed to be splattered with food debris and grease.

     Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.

     Code 6-501.12

4. Jun 11, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 2 priority foundation, 2 core, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

     Raw chicken is stored over RTE products in the Atosa prep cooler.

     Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Discard ready-to-eat foods that show evidence of contamination. Action Taken: The chicken was moved to the bottom of the cooler during inspection.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

     A chlorine test kit is not available for checking sanitizer concentrations.

     Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions. Action Taken: Test strips provided by inspector during inspection.

     Code 4-302.14

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - HANDWASHING ONLY

     Handwashing sink behind the counter observed to be used for dishwashing during inspection and is unavailable for proper handwashing.

     Correction: Keep handwashing sink free of obstructions at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.

     Code 5-205.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core Repeat Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Single-use cups are used as scoops in the bulk spice containers.

     Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F. Action Taken: The cups were discarded during inspection.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD LABELS - LABEL INFORMATION

     Tamales, guacamole and salsa in the 2-door True retail cooler are missing labeling information.

     Correction: Label information shall include: common name of food, ingredients in order of predominance, quantity, name of business or manufacturer, color additive such canthaxanthin or astaxanthin in salmon and nutritional information.

     Code 3-602.11 (B) (1)-(4), (6) and (7)

5. Sep 29, 2023 Re-inspection 2 · No items found

   No violations cited.

6. Aug 24, 2023 Re-inspection · 1 core
   • Not serious Core

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

     There is no approved or current certified food manager for this establishment.

     Correction: Provide an approved certified food protection manager in the food establishment within [time period].

     Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)

7. May 23, 2023 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 4 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - HOT HOLDING

     Beans on the stove top are hot held at 128°F

     Correction: Maintain time/temperature control for safety food at or above 135°F. Discard unsafe food items. Action Taken: The beans were reheated to 174F.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - COLD HOLDING, COOLING. REHEATING, AND HOT HOLDING

     The Person in Charge (PIC) is unable to demonstrate knowledge of proper temperatures regarding cooling.

     Correction: The person in charge shall obtain training or training materials in the areas of proper temperature control so they are able to demonstrate knowledge and train employees.

     Code 2-102.11 (C) (7)

   • Not serious Core

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER - POSTING OF CERTIFICATE

     There is no approved or current food protection manager’s certificate posted in the food establishment.

     Correction: Post current food protection manager certification in conspicuous view within the food establishment.

     Code 12-201.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     1) single-use cups used as scoops in bulk spices. 2) ice cream scoops stored in stagnant water in dipper well.

     Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F. Action Taken: 1) the cups were removed 2) the dipper well was turned on.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

     Boxes of chips are stored on the floor in the grocery area.

     Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.

     Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD LABELS - PROVIDED

     Packaged tamales in the Advantedge cooler are not labeled.

     Correction: Packaged foods shall be labeled as required by law.

     Code 3-602.11 (A)